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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 739.94 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 739.94 and 370.44 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 739.94 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/739.94 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 739.94 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 274,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,101.52/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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